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‘Big Brother’ and Christian Identity

As a self-appointed ‘Reality-TV nut’, this is what I have been waiting for. I finally have a chance to be a reality TV star! Can you imagine? Continue reading

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Going against the grain

As Anglicans in Quebec, we cannot expect francophones to come join us for any of the above “happenstance” reasons. Because of the questions of personal and collective identity, they will come to us only through a deliberate choice. Continue reading

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Hunger Games Discussion Resources

For those of us involved in youth ministry, or ministry of any sort, we’re often looking for resources that can help us to connect the dots between faith and real life. Or, in this case, faith and a particular cultural product … Continue reading

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Giddy Like a 13 year old: A review of the Hunger Games Movie

By Christian Harvey This review has spoilers, so if you haven’t seen the movie, then go see it then come back and read this.  You have been warned, now you can’t get mad. Harry Potter?  Too much commitment, I mean … Continue reading

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Locking Up The Poor

By Christian Harvey This is the first in a dialogue by all the members of the Youth Initiatives Team on the Omnibus Crime Bill that was recently passed in the House of Commons.  We would love for you to join … Continue reading

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Fact or Fiction?

I recently found an interesting study from the Barna Group discussing why young people leave church. The research lists six significant reasons why nearly three out of every five young Christians (59%) disconnect either permanently or for an extended period of … Continue reading

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Wesley Hill, The Church and The Wire

I came across this article earlier today sharing some thoughts on how HBO’s series “The Wire” might be incredibly relevant for those of us who are leaders within the church. Whether clergy or lay, paid or volunteer, what can we … Continue reading

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